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Goooooood afternoon ladies and gentlemen, from the flight deck we would like to welcome you aboard Aconcagua 2025.
We are finishing up our final preparation before we push back from the gate. Ben and Hannah are two of RMI's finest guides and they are here primarily for your safety so please listen to their briefings even if you're a frequent climber. The climb will take approximately 10 days and hopefully reach an altitude of 22800 ft. Otherwise sit back and enjoy the trip as best as you can and we will get back to the weather and arrival information closer to our destination.
This morning's departure time was delayed for about 30 minutes due to unexpected issues but after a discussion with Maintenance, we are cleared for departure. This then began our 7hr round trip to Mountain Camp 1 to drop a large load of supplies for our climb. After 5hrs on the Mountain Stair master we started our return trip to rest and recharge at Basecamp. We had some unfortunate news today when we were told that Jim E. would not be able to continue with us due to a medical issue. We all hope for the best for him. He will be missed by our other Jim and all of us of course.
Enjoy.
RMI Climber Nick Hanson
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Aconcagua Expedition January 31, 2025
Posted by: Dave Hahn
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Kilimanjaro
It wasn’t easy, but we got our Kilimanjaro climbing team together in Usariver, Tanzania. Today was meant to be an easy day of gear sorting and packing at the comfortable and quiet Rivertrees Inn—under the watchful eyes of curious monkeys. But with flight delays and reroutes, some of our team just barely made it into town in time for the climb—and predictably, the airlines lost their luggage. So it was a bit of a scramble—greatly aided by our Arusha-based outfitter, Barking Zebra—to come up with the required equipment on short notice. We think we’ve got it.
Dinner—our first face-to-face meeting for the complete team—was pleasant and relaxed despite the gear deficit. The hotel staff surprised Lisa, and all of us, by recognizing her birthday with a beautiful cake. Things are coming together, and we’re excited to get on the highest mountain in Africa tomorrow morning.
Best regards,
Dave
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Kilimanjaro Climb and Safari August 5, 2025
On The Map
Hey Jess, tried to get your call last night, but no luck for service. Can’t wait until you’re back. K byeeeee
Posted by: Zacharahia Mcclanahan on 9/23/2018 at 7:46 am
Posted by: Brent Okita, Jess Matthews
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 12,300'
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Lacie Smith, Will Ambler
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 7,800'
Monday, June 3, 2025 - 7:22 am PT
We awoke to low visibility and fresh snowfall on our tent. We waited a few hrs in hopes that the clouds would rise and visibility would improve . We never left camp to start our carry and we are thankful we didn’t because the weather deteriorated more that afternoon and into the evening. While staying at camp we snacked, napped, read and organized camp. We then had some delicious, spicy burritos for dinner and talked about writing a guide book for hot sauces.
Shout out to all our friends and family back home!
Best,
RMI Guides Lacie, Dustin, Will and team
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Mt. McKinley Expedition May 29, 2025
Hoping you all woke up to better weather today. Thank you for the updates and photos! Sending you all good vibes :)
Posted by: Tanya on 6/4/2025 at 8:17 am
Hey Dustin! Sending best wishes for the weather to be perfect for the rest of your climb!!
Farmer Dave
Posted by: Dave Kestel on 6/3/2025 at 11:14 am
Way to make it to the summit, Oregon 5!!
Posted by: Becky Condon on 7/12/2016 at 10:02 am
Posted by: Dave Hahn, Sam Hoffman, Calvin Jiricko, Bailey Servais
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 11.000'
Saturday, June 21, 2025 - 10:26 pm PT
We woke to clouds and a little wind today, but still got in plenty of solstice sun. The poor weather in the morning actually worked to our advantage. We needed to drop back down to 10,000 feet on the Kahiltna to get our cached supplies and then return up the big hill below 11,000. That hill is in a glacial bowl that can become quite hot with straight out sunshine. We found it to be just right with breezes and cloud cover this morning. We were back up before noon.
We are done with snowshoes and on to crampons for the steeper terrain to come. In the afternoon we alternated between rest and review of climbing techniques for the path ahead. If weather allows we will try to put a cache just beyond Windy Corner at 13,500 ft.
RMI Guide Dave Hahn
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Mt. McKinley Expedition, June 14, 2025
Pulling for you around the windy corner - go Tony + Team go.
Posted by: jen ostrich on 6/23/2025 at 6:33 am
Keep up the good work! We are routing for you.
Julie and Mike
Posted by: Julie Baron on 6/23/2025 at 5:39 am
Posted by: Pete Van Deventer, Mike Haugen
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Mount Rainier
Elevation: 14,410'
Sean:
Great job very proud of you.
Dad
Posted by: Robert Brennan on 7/16/2016 at 4:54 pm
From Zev and Max: Daddy, we love you so much and are so proud of you!! Come home safely.
Posted by: Janna, Zev, and Max on 7/16/2016 at 12:09 pm
Posted by: Dustin Wittmier, Lacie Smith, Will Ambler
Categories: Expedition Dispatches Alaska
Elevation: 13,500'
Sunday, June 8, 2025 - 1:15 pm PT
6/7/25 - Dustin, Lacie, and Will's Team
Another day well spent in the most awe inspring, humbling terrain I've ever seen. Our team is in the groove and we are making moves in our bid to climb as high as this mountain will allow. Our goal today-- climb to 13,500' from 11 Camp to cache food and supplies for later in our expedition. After debating way too long about what snacks to keep in camp and what to cache (pro tip... do your packing the night before so you aren't the slow poke in the morning like me) we set out for the climb donning our technical gear and crampons up Motorcycle Hill towards our cache objective just past Windy Corner. While the change to crampons from snowshoes was a welcome one, it means we are entering more consequential terrain and great care must go into each and every step. Today we got our first taste of the sharp side of the mountain. While the weather started out nice we soon found out where Windy Corner gets it's name from. As we navigated the labyrinth of crevasses and "holes" we were met with strong winds, blowing snow, and the most raw conditions mother nature has thrown at us yet. Though brutal at times we achieved our objective and morale is high. I won't name names but one of us even brought our snacks up and back down again just to get a little more workout in! This place is unforgiving but we are all learning and growing together as a team. Tomorrow we will enjoy a well deserved rest day before continuing our journey. Oh, and.... HI MUM, LOVE YOU!
RMI Climber Ben
Just wanted to follow-up on what Paul said above…Nick, Steve, & Eric - You guys were awesome. Thank you for an awesome experience. Same to you as well Casey, Paul, and Walt. I’ve included all six of you in a Dropbox account should you wish to see the pictures from this awesome adventure!
I also want to say thanks to an amazing team…both A and B. I know I didn’t get to know everyone, but I consider myself grateful to have been able to share this experience with all of you. Thanks to each of you for making this trip that much enjoyable. Please upload your photos to the Dropbox! (Let me know if you didn’t receive the invite…check your junk folders) Between all of us, there should be some pretty amazing pics.
Again thanks to each of you, guides and teammates alike! Much love and All the Best!! - Beau Jackson
Posted by: Beau Jackson on 5/23/2016 at 6:53 pm
A huge thanks again to Casey Grom, Paul Rachele, and Walter Hailes for safely guiding our group to the summit and back. Your level of professionalism, knowledge, enthusiasm, and concern for our safety completely blew me away. It was very obvious to me that each of you are extremely passionate about guiding. I learned so much over the past few days and very much appreciate the enormous effort that each of you contributed to make it a fun, educational, and thoroughly enjoyable four days. I look forward to climbing the next peak with you and RMI…... after I recover from this trip of course :-) Paul.
Posted by: Paul Moran on 5/23/2016 at 3:45 pm
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